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Horizontal Transmission of the Symbiont Microsporidia MB in Anopheles arabiensis [PDF]

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2021
The recently discovered Anopheles symbiont, Microsporidia MB, has a strong malaria transmission-blocking phenotype in Anopheles arabiensis, the predominant Anopheles gambiae species complex member in many active transmission areas in eastern Africa.
Godfrey Nattoh, Edward Edmond Makhulu, Lilian Mbaisi   +2 more
exaly   +12 more sources

Localization and tissue tropism of the symbiont Microsporidia MB in the germ line and somatic tissues of Anopheles arabiensis [PDF]

MBio, 2023
The Anopheles symbiont, Microsporidia MB, is maternally inherited and has a strong malaria transmission-blocking phenotype in Anopheles arabiensis. Microsporidia MB is also vertically transmitted, sexually transmitted, and avirulent.
Thomas Ogao Onchuru, Joseph Gichuhi, Lizette L Koekemoer   +2 more
exaly   +6 more sources

Microsporidia MB is found predominantly associated with Anopheles gambiae s.s and Anopheles coluzzii in Ghana [PDF]

Scientific Reports, 2021
A vertically transmitted microsporidian, Microsporidia MB, with the ability to disrupt Plasmodium development was reported in Anopheles arabiensis from Kenya, East Africa.
Jewelna Akorli, Esinam Abla Akorli, Seraphim Naa Afoley Tetteh, Godwin Kwame Amlalo, Millicent Opoku, Rebecca Pwalia, Michelle Adimazoya, Dorcas Atibilla, Sellase Pi-Bansa, Joseph Chabi, Samuel Kweku Dadzie   +10 more
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Microsporidia MB in the primary malaria vector Anopheles gambiae sensu stricto is avirulent and undergoes maternal and horizontal transmission [PDF]

Parasites & Vectors, 2023
Background The demonstration that the recently discovered Anopheles symbiont Microsporidia MB blocks malaria transmission in Anopheles arabiensis and undergoes vertical and horizontal transmission suggests that it is a promising candidate for the ...
Godfrey Nattoh, Brenda Onyango, Edward Edmond Makhulu, Diana Omoke, Lilian Mbaisi Ang’ang’o, Luna Kamau, Maxwell Machani Gesuge, Eric Ochomo, Jeremy Keith Herren   +8 more
doaj   +4 more sources

Changes in the Anopheles arabiensis transcriptome and gut microbiota profiles associated with the endosymbiotic Microsporidia MB [PDF]

BMC Genomics
Background Microsporidia MB is an endosymbiotic microbe found in Anopheles mosquito populations. This symbiont can block Plasmodium transmission in mosquitoes, and it can spread through mosquito populations and be sustained over generations by vertical ...
Jacqueline Wahura Waweru, Nicola Mulder, Cynthia Nyambura King’ori, Irene Muiruri, Mwatum Maloba Alakonya, Edward Edmond Makhulu, Lilian Mbaisi Ang’ang’o, Joseph Gichuhi, Daniel Masiga, Jeremy Keith Herren   +9 more
doaj   +4 more sources

Monitoring the Capacity of Microsporidia MB Transgenerational Spread in Anopheles arabiensis Populations [PDF]

Insects
Microsporidia MB is a natural symbiont of Anopheles arabiensis Patton, 1905 that blocks Plasmodium transmission without compromising mosquito fitness.
Godfred Yaw Boanyah, Lizette L. Koekemoer, Jeremy K. Herren, Tullu Bukhari   +3 more
doaj   +5 more sources

The dissemination potential of Microsporidia MB in Anopheles arabiensis mosquitoes is modulated by temperature [PDF]

Scientific Reports
Microsporidia MB, a vertically transmitted endosymbiont of Anopheles mosquitoes, shows strong potential as a malaria control agent due to its ability to inhibit Plasmodium development within the mosquito host.
Fidel Gabriel Otieno, Priscille Barreaux, Affognon Steeven Belvinos, Edward Edmond Makhulu, Thomas Ogao Onchuru, Anne Wambui Wairimu, Stancy Mandere Omboye, Cynthia Nyambura King’ori, Bonoukpoè Mawuko Sokame, Anthony Kebira Nyamache, Jeremy Keith Herren   +10 more
doaj   +4 more sources

Mosquito breeding water parameters are important determinants for Microsporidia MB in the aquatic stages of Anopheles species [PDF]

Parasites & Vectors
Background Microsporidia MB disrupts Plasmodium development in Anopheles mosquitoes, making it a possible biocontrol tool for malaria. As a tool for vector/disease control, its ecological distribution and the factors that determine their occurrence must ...
Esinam A. Akorli, Nana Efua Andoh, Richardson K. Egyirifa, Christopher Dorcoo, Sampson Otoo, Seraphim N. A. Tetteh, Reuben Mwimson Pul, Derrick B. Sackitey, Stephen K. D. Oware, Samuel K. Dadzie, Jewelna Akorli   +10 more
doaj   +5 more sources

Insecticide resistance profiles of Anopheles arabiensis and relationship with Microsporidia MB infection in two rice agroecosystems in Kenya [PDF]

Parasites & Vectors
Background Insecticide resistance monitoring in vector populations is a key pillar of the Global Plan for Insecticide Resistance Management in malaria vectors. This study assessed the susceptibility of Anopheles arabiensis populations from Mwea and Ahero,
Winfred K. Mutwiri, Ephantus J. Muturi, Josephine W. Ngunjiri, Jackson W. Muthengia, Nancy L. M. Budambula, Joshua K. Muli, Genson Murithi, Franklin N. Nyabuga, Njogu M. Kimani, Moses M. Muraya, David P. Tchouassi   +10 more
doaj   +5 more sources

First identification of Microsporidia MB in Anopheles coluzzii from Zinder City, Niger [PDF]

Parasites & Vectors
Background Malaria, a disease transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes, is a major public health problem causing millions of deaths worldwide, mostly among children under the age of 5 years.
Lamine Mahaman Moustapha, Illiassou Mamane Sadou, Ibrahima Issa Arzika, Laminou Ibrahim Maman, Michel K. Gomgnimbou, Maurice Konkobo, Abdoulaye Diabate, Etienne Bilgo   +7 more
doaj   +4 more sources